United Way of Weld County

Our goal at United Way of Weld County is to make an impact on our community through collaboration and outcomes based programs and services.

At 4,017 square miles, an area half the size of the State of New Jersey, Weld County is the third largest county in Colorado. Our home is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 agricultural and energy producing counties in the United States. There is great wealth and opportunity in Weld County. We are thankful for it. Nevertheless, there are persistent challenges, showing that some of our neighbors lack the opportunity to thrive.

• Only 39% of Weld County children are reading at grade level by the beginning of 4th grade; in other words, six in 10 aren’t reading to learn by the age of 8.
• 1 in 7 Weld County youth do not earn a high school diploma. In the United States, this milestone is perhaps the most important determinant of a person’s future.
• Nearly half (45%) of Weld County renter households pay more than 35% on housing costs, putting them in a precarious financial position.
• While more older adults than ever are calling Weld County home, a fast growing segment of the homeless population is aged 50 and older.
• Less than 25% of nonprofits have six months of operating funds in reserve. An unstable network of human services providers leads to greater suffering.

The United Way of Weld County board of directors has identified five initiative areas—Reading Great by 8 (early childhood development), Thrive by 25 (youth success), Weld’s Way Home (ending and preventing homelessness), Aging Well (older adults and healthy aging), and Connecting Weld (access to services). Combined, and with your support, these five initiatives can solve Weld County’s long-term challenges.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Through the vision and support of United Way donors and volunteers, together we are building a better Weld County, one where:

• children are reading to learn by the start of fourth grade
• youth are working at good jobs by age 25
• families have stable housing
• older adults are aging well and
• people are connecting to the help they need.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBLITIES

The Senior Donor Engagement Manager is responsible for performing all aspects of corporate and employee engagement, campaigns and stewardship of individual donors within the assigned portfolio. The position will establish, grow and strengthen relationships with employers, employees and internal leadership/influencers to maximize engagement and giving through corporate social responsibility. This position will work with individual Leadership level donors within the assigned portfolio to ensure all committed stewardship and communication touchpoints are successfully performed. Will work with Vice President of Donor Engagement to establish and meet fundraising goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Donor Engagement General

• Develop and implement best practice annual and long-range plans for corporate and individual donor portfolio to include specific goals for increased giving, participation and engagement.
• Work to mobilize executive staff, board of directors and volunteers to establish and execute customized engagement strategies for portfolio of corporate accounts and donors.
• Calendar personal contacts for corporate donors at least quarterly.
• Develop prospective, and maintain current relationships with corporate partners and individual donors.
• Utilize United Way of Weld County’s CRM system (Andar) for relationship management and data accuracy.
• Present to groups about UWWC’s mission and cause in a variety of businesses/interest groups as appropriate and assigned.
• Review historical data to better understand opportunities for growth within specific businesses.
• Assist in updating, tracking and processing campaign results.

Leadership Giver Concierge

• Refine and manage relationship system for acknowledging and communicating with leadership givers both personally and in written format.
• Assist in developing collateral to promote leadership giving.
• Mobilize and support board and staff to acknowledge leadership givers.
• Track leadership giving by amount per donor and overall total.
• Plan and manage leadership giver recognition events.

 United Way of Weld County General

• Support and promote the mission, values, goals and objectives of United Way, including representing United Way in professional organizations and the community, as assigned.
• Support fundraising efforts of United Way and activities that support United Way.
• Support United Way annual events, disaster response, and other activities as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings and in service opportunities.
• Contribute to organizational promotions including writing promotional copy, proofreading informational and campaign materials, participation in outreach, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

• Supports volunteer engagement initiatives and opportunities for current and potential donors.
• Understands, develops and communicates a thorough understanding and support for the mission and work of UWWC.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships and communication with other departments.
• Supports and attends UWWC events, including occasional weekends.
• Takes initiative and sees tasks through with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of and ability to regularly access reporting and utilize research.
• Actively engage in business networking opportunities as appropriate.
• Promote established organizational values among internal and external UW constituents.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Promote a cooperative spirit among coworkers and other community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of account management, fundraising, sales or related field.
• Proficiency in account management, customer service, community relations, sales and marketing, project management, and volunteer management.
• Organizational and interpersonal skills are critical to this position.
• Effective communication and public speaking skills.
• Effective time management is essential along with the ability to multi-task.
• A demonstrated keen sense of relationship building is needed.
• Must be computer proficient and detail oriented.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as forecasting potential for assigned accounts and new opportunities based on percentage of participation, industry average donor gift and other factors as relevant.
• Experienced knowledge of the Weld County area with strong network of relationships is helpful.
• An understanding of and the need for commitment to community improvement is a must.

OTHER DUTIES

Business office environment; professional dress/attire expected. Physical demands of the position include the ability to talk and hear, prolonged sitting and/or standing and regular use of computer and telephone. The position involves frequent and routine public contact and travel to outside meetings and events. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and verifiable automobile insurance are required. Occasional evening and weekend hours are expected.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.

 UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF

• Mission-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivations.
• Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
• Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
• Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good; creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.
• Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

POSITION STATUS

• Full-time, Exempt
• Background check required
• Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000

 BENEFITS

• Insurance options include voluntary medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance, as well as automatic life insurance, and an available FSA plan.
• The leave plan includes vacation, sick, parental leave, short-term disability, and several paid holidays.
• The retirement plan is open to all employees after one year, and the employer contribution is determined by the Board of Directors.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

United Way of Weld County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts its recruitment and hiring based solely upon job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

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No Deadline Provided

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000; Insurance options include voluntary medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance, as well as automatic life insurance, and an available FSA plan. The leave plan includes vacation, sick, parental leave, short-term disability, and several paid holidays. The retirement plan is open to all employees after one year, and the employer contribution is determined by the Board of Directors.